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The Prediction Trap and How to Avoid it

The Prediction Trap and How to Avoid it

Randy Park

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This is my second book, and deals with the pitfalls and how to avoid them as we look to the future. The current financial turmoil and political uncertainty provide examples. This book is just out, and can be ordered through Chapters/Indigo. Or ask in your local store. More information at ThePredictionTrap.com.

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Thinking Strategically

Thinking Strategically

Avinash Dixit

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Easy to read coverage of game theory in various situations. How to out-think your rivals in adversarial situations.

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The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice Of The Learning Organization

The Fifth Discipline: The Art & Practice Of The Learning Organization

Peter M. Senge

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Excellent discussion of how systems influence our thinking and our outcomes.

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How the Mind Works

How the Mind Works

Steven Pinker

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Pinker collects research on evolution, psychology, and human behaviour in a comprehensive look at both positive and negative aspects of how people think.

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Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational

Dan Ariely

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Many entertaining examples of the unconscious decisions we make.

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Thinking For Results: Success Strategies

Thinking For Results: Success Strategies

Randy Park

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My first book, it presents a practical model of thinking and examines the relationships between aspects of thinking such as jumping to conclusions, expertise, intuition, logical thinking, and decision making.

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Fooled By Randomness: The Hidden Role Of Chance In Life And In The Markets

Fooled By Randomness: The Hidden Role Of Chance In Life And In The Markets

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

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Entertaining look at the propensity of humans to try to make meaning where there may be none; also examples of the prediction trap of extrapolation.

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Randy Park, author of "The Prediction Trap" will be at the Coles store in Brookfield Place on April 17 from 12:30 to 2:30 to discuss issues such as the economy, business, investing, the environment, energy supply and other issues pertaining to the future. He will also be happy to sign copies of his new book. view post

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Randy Park

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I'm living in: Toronto
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I am an author and professional speaker who works with people and organizations to help them perceive their situations more accurately and develop effective approaches for now and the future. A physicist by training, I specialize in how people think and make decisions. I have spoken to thousands of people in several countries. I am the author of the book "Thinking for Results - Success Strategies" and the new book “The Prediction Trap - and how to avoid it” which was released November 2008.
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Outside of observing people, my biggest passion is sailing. I also am a keen observer of politics and the future of society.
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The Prediction Trap, Thinking for Results - Success Strategies, The Fifth Discipline, Predictably Irrational, Words that Change Minds, How the Mind Works, Fooled by Randomness, Crimes Against Logic, Walden Two, 1984
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Anything by Billy Joel
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"The sign of an educated mind is the ability to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle
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thinkingforresults.com

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